A Small Candle Story

A man climbed the stairs of a lighthouse carrying a small candle.

On their way up to the top, the candle asked the man, "Where are we going?" "We're going to the top of this lighthouse and give signals to the big ships on the ocean," the man answered.

"What? How could it be possible for me with my small light to give signals to those big ships?"

"They will never be able to see my light", replied the candle weakly.

"That's your part. If your light is small, let it be. All you have to do is keep burning and leave the rest to me", said the man.

A little later, they arrived at the top of the lighthouse where there was a big lamp with a loop behind it. Then the man lit the lamp with the light of the candle and instantly, the place shone so brightly that the ships on the ocean could see its light.

Person with umbrella walking toward a lit lighthouse at dusk over calm waters.

In a changing world, people and teams often find it difficult to adapt and to maintain their focus and confidence. In this world, we are like the small candle. With direction, perseverance, and skill, we can learn and adapt so as to make a difference in our own lives and in the lives of others.

Our abilities and expertise will remain a small light if we do not set ourselves the challenge to become the best we can be.

A honourable goal is to be the best we can be, for ourselves and for those who depend on us. By being the best we can be, we can bring our own light to the world.

Small Candle Consulting helps individuals, teams and organisations be the best they can be.

A Small Candle Story

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